Replacing the windshield wiper blades

Removing the wiper blades

using the combination switch. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the hood. Before changing the wiper blades, always set the wiper arms to a vertical position using the combination switch. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the hood.

Moving the wiper blades to a vertical position

Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO

  • Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Set the windshield wipers to position When the wiper arms have reached a vertical position, turn the SmartKey.
  • When the wiper arms have reached a vertical position, turn the SmartKey to position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO

  • Switch off the engine.
  • Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
  • Set the windshield wipers to position Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until the windshield wipers start..
  • Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until the windshield wipers start.
  • When the wiper arms have reached a vertical position, press the Start/Stop button.

Removing the wiper blades

  • Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield until it engages.
  • Set the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm.

  • Remove the wiper blade from the retaining pin on the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.

Installing the wiper blades

  • Push the new wiper blade onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow. Make sure that the wiper blade slides fully onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm.
  • Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm.
  • Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
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    General notes
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    Important safety notes
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    Engine number
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